Confirmation of Amir Rahimi’s prison sentence by the Lorestan Court of Appeal
17-May-2026
Category: Prisoners، Teachers
16 May 2026
News category: Prison sentence – Teachers
Breathing in Confinement: The prison sentence of Amir Rahimi, a teacher and political prisoner, has been upheld by the Court of Appeal.
According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, the four-year discretionary prison sentence issued against Mr Amir Rahimi, a teacher, a school headteacher, and one of those arrested during the January protests, has been upheld by the Lorestan Province Court of Appeal. The ruling was communicated to his lawyer on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
According to the report, Mr Rahimi was arrested on 2 January and is currently being held in Dorud Prison. He suffers from severe disability in both legs and, due to his poor physical condition, is effectively unable to carry out his daily personal tasks. The prison doctor has issued an official certificate confirming his critical physical condition, which has also been approved by the judge overseeing the prison.
Despite this, judicial authorities have so far refused to apply legal concessions, including conditional release, suspension of sentence, or medical leave. This is despite the fact that his continued detention under such conditions may constitute a violation of his fundamental rights, including the right to health, human dignity, and protection from inhuman or degrading treatment, in line with domestic legal standards and the Islamic Republic’s international obligations.
Reports indicate that his continued detention in the current conditions has raised serious concerns about his physical condition and health, further highlighting the urgent need for an immediate and humane review of his situation.